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165679 Refusals of abortion care for conditions that threaten maternal healthMonday, November 5, 2007: 8:40 AM
This paper presents the findings of a report examining the potential effects on health when women are denied access to abortion care for ideological or religious reasons. Three medical conditions of relevance to maternal health are reviewed: ectopic pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes, and gestational diabetes. Specifically it compares the generally accepted standard of care for these conditions with the care provided when abortion information and services are denied. Specific case studies are reviewed. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for maternal health and ways to discuss this issue as a public health matter rather than a contest of moral claims.
Learning Objectives: Keywords: Health Care Access, Abortion
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Any relevant financial relationships? No I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.
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